JOB TITLE: Intern, Research Analyst, Economic Development, Investment Services
DEPARTMENT: Office of the CAO
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek
LOCATION: Hybrid Model – when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall 1st Floor.
HOURLY RATE: $24.48
JOB TYPE: Management and Administration
POSTING DATE: January 14, 2025
CLOSING DATE: January 24, 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Expeditor, this position supports research, analysis, and data collection for business retention & expansion, investment attraction, marketing, and competitive analysis projects that are integral to the Economic Development Office’s focus on increasing jobs and investment.

The position’s primary focus is to assist with the update and maintenance of the business directory. This includes field surveys, phone interviews, research and analysis of business data.

An updated in real time business directory is crucial for:

• • Spatial and data analysis of business information
  • Information supporting Planning and Economic Development initiatives
  • Business outreach and intelligences gathering
  • B2B connections for current and potential businesses

• Support the economic development teams while learning about a variety of economic development strategies and initiatives
• Update the Business Directory database by investigating and contacting local businesses, reviewing internal databases, and online research.
• Review internal databases, compare data, conduct online research
• Compile and distribute statistical reports that will include key economic and social performance indicators to assist economic development staff with investment and market enquires.
• Analyze business data to create informative reports.
• Liaise with staff from various departments to facilitate information exchange, identify issues and upcoming projects.
• Facilitate information sharing, consultation meetings, presentations, with interested groups.
• Support the investment services team by compiling and maintaining an active listing of real estate opportunities, including existing buildings and vacant land
• Other similar and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• High school (Grade 12) graduation plus working towards an Undergraduate Degree and/or Post-Graduate Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or post graduate certificate in related field (or equivalent experience).

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in applications such as MS Office, Database applications, G.I.S. and website content/authoring tools
• Working knowledge of desktop publishing applications
• Must have a valid Class G license and access to a vehicle
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service

**These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program (2025) and all applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. For Eligibility Criteria please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/screening-eligibility.html

**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton. 

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by March 22, 2024 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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